She won't be doing the splits in that! Abbey Clancy goes knicker-less in sheer panel Union Flag dress at Fashion for the Brave
By SARA MALM
She has not exactly been covering up on Strictly’s dancefloor but Abbey Clancy left even less to the imagination as she modelled a dress for Fashion for the Brave in London on Friday.
There was no doubt that Mrs Peter Crouch left her underwear at home as the sheer panels revealed the results of her hard grafting for the show.
The daring dress was designed specifically for the Fashion for The Brave event by her fellow Strictly Come Dancing contestant Julien MacDonald.
Brave choice: Abbey Clancy dared to bare in a sheer panelled number at the Fashion for the Brave event at The Dorchester on Friday
The ultra-revealing creation has nothing on Abbey’s Strictly costumes, featuring sequinned front and back decorated with tiny Union Flags and see-through sides.
The glitzy dress turned heads and set photographers’ cameras a-flashing outside the event at London’s Dorchester hotel, expected to be attended by its patron HRH Princess Beatrice.
Abbey, 27, was even forced to hold on to the back of the dress as she moved in front of the lenses when it threatened to reveal a little bit more than she had planned.
The Liverpool-born model and her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec are hot favourites to win this year's edition of the show after a string of dazzling performances.
One for the boys: Abbey's dress is a creation by Julien MacDonald, done especially for the event to support British troops at war
Commander: As Abbey posed on the steps of the famous London hotel there was no doubt that her choice of underwear was 'none at all'
Flying the flag: The sparkly number feature two full length Union Flag panels covering the essentials, with see-through sides
Statuesque: Going with the theme of the dress, Abbey went for nude heels and lips as she modelled the creation on Friday afternoon
Run for cover: Abbey's pouty poses were soon replaced with a surprised face when a sudden movement threatened to reveal more than she intended
keeping things in place: The Strictly Come Dancing contestant had to hold on tight to her back as she made moves in the unforgiving dress
But it has not all been plain sailing for the pair who had to battle it out in the dance off that saw Countdown host Rachel Riley eliminated from the competition.
Abbey added: ‘I was upset more than anything. You think getting high scores from the judges would mean you're safe.
‘It just goes to show that you're not and to go up against Rachel who has been my best friend on the programme was just horrendous. I hated it, it was really horrible.
‘I couldn't help feeling a bit low the next day and I was wondering what I had done wrong.'
Alright for some: The dress proved an opportunity for the Strictly Come Dancing-star to show off the results of her efforts on the dancefloor
Fun and games: Abbey shares a giggle with dress designer Julien in the hotel lobby
She added: ‘I was just gutted at the thought of it all being over because I'm not ready for it to end yet. I'm having the best time of my life.
‘I've never done any dance training but Aljaz is just the most amazing teacher so I'm very lucky.’
The Fashion for the Brave event is held to honour and support British Troops.
An auction will also be held at the glamorous event to raise money for the charities.
This year Fashion for The Brave Gala is supporting the Household Cavalry Foundation and Soldiering On.
Prom princess: Classical singing sensation Natalie Coyle looked lovely in a pale pink strapless gown
Pretty in pink: The talented soprano singer teamed her strapless gown with a dazzling diamond cuff and a matching clutch bag
Hair today: Celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke attended the event with his girlfriend of four years, Kelly Simpkin
Fashionable crowd: Designers Melissa Obadash and Julien MacDonald posed together outside the event
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